Editor’s Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@pbcommercial.com or use our newsroom email pbcnews@adgnewsroom.com to make additions or changes.
Saturday, May 25
ARTSpace hosts Game on Main
Youths are invited to Game on Main from 1-3 p.m. May 25 at The ARTSpace on Main, part of the ARTx3 Campus. This free event is for students in fifth through 12th grades. “From epic gaming sessions to hands-on experiences with 3D printing, this monthly workshop offers a unique fusion of entertainment and education,” according to the release. Teens can engage in games, tackle homework, and explore the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). Details: Bethany Gere at bgere@artx3.org or call (870) 395-7059.
Beginning Saturday, May 25
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Black Pilots conduct annual event
The Black Pilots of America will touch down again in Pine Bluff for their annual fly-in event, Operation Skyhook on Memorial Day weekend. Member chapters from all corners of the country converge at historic Grider Field at Pine Bluff Regional Airport for a weekend of aviation competition and camaraderie, according to a news release. On May 25, the Flour Bomb Drop begins at 10 a.m. and the Balloon Burst and Spot Landing Competition will begin at 10 a.m. May 26. Immediately following the daily competitions, BPA members volunteer to give free airplane rides – “Young Eagle” flights – to hundreds of youth until 5 p.m. Operation Skyhook events at Grider Field have free admission. Grider Field Restaurant will be open May 25-26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. John hosts Women’s Day weekend
St. John AME Church, 1117 W. Pullen St., will present the 105th annual Women’s Day events. The kickoff will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday with a buffet salad fest and health fair with “Live Talk” speakers including Dr. Martha A. Flowers, family physician; Dr. Stephen Broughton Jr., cardiologist; and the Rev. Louise Tyler-Tisdale. On Sunday, at 3 p.m. the guest evangelist will be Gwen Wayne, associate minister at Second Baptist Church at Little Rock. Music will be provided by Women United for Christ. The public is invited to attend these events in person. The Rev. Chestine Sims Jr. is the pastor. Charneise Turner-Mills is the chairperson.
Sunday, May 26
Breath of Life youth service set
Breath of Life Church, 1313 S Pine St., will have its monthly youth services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The speaker will be Anjelica Culclager Evans. The community is invited to attend. Evans has been principal at College Station Elementary School for three years. She served 10 years as a teacher and three years as an instructional coach. She is a 2006 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has a Master of Arts degree in teaching, according to a news release.
Prayer Garden honors achievements
Prayer Garden Christian Faith Center Church of God in Christ, 800 S. Apple St., will recognize achievements of members, kindergarteners through professionals, at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 26. The speaker will be Avery Martin, a member of First Missionary Baptist Church and Student Government president at Friendship Aspire Academy. The pastor is Jerry W. Williams Sr. The public is invited to attend.
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day closings set
Several agencies will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday: Pine Bluff City Hall and related offices, Jefferson County Courthouse and related offices, and Liberty Utilities. Waste Management will be closed and garbage pickup will run one day behind schedule. Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas senior centers will be closed Memorial Day, however Southeast Arkansas Transportation (SEAT) will still be running for dialysis and cancer patients.
Underway
Youth fire camp registration open
The Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services Department will conduct a free Junior Fire Camp from June 10-14. Sessions will be held Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Detective Kevin D. Collins Center (old public library) in the civic center. Registration is required. Monday through Thursday snacks and lunch are provided. Friday is Fun Day and awards. The camp is designed for boys and girls ages 13-15 to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter as well as learn about fire safety. The Junior Fire Camp will be a fun and informative introduction to the firefighting profession while assisting with team building skills. The camp is taught by PBFD firefighters and features hands-on activities and interactive learning sessions, according to a news release. Camp space limited to the first 15 eligible applicants. Applications may be picked up at Fire Station #1, 200 E. Eighth Ave., at the civic center. Details: www.pineblufffire.com or Lt. Larry Murray at (870) 730-2048.
Tuesday, May 28
Ivy college tour group meets
The Ivy Center for 2024 Education College Tour and Cultural Experience Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. May 28 at the Generator, 435 S. Main St. All participants, parents and chaperons are encouraged to attend. For more information send an email to Mattie Collins, Ivy Center president, at mattie1908@gmail.com or kencol1@msn.com.
St. John plans gardening event
The Lay Organization of St. John A.M.E. Church, 1117 W. Pullen St., invites the community to attend a workshop on “Container Gardening” at 3 p.m. May 28. The Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation will make a presentation. Advantages of Container Gardening: It saves space. It’s ideal for those who have small gardens and patios. It’s affordable. Almost anything can be used as a container. It’s practical. Container gardening minimizes the workload. It’s movable. It’s protective, according to a news release. Sharon Fletcher is the lay president and the Rev. Chestine Sims Jr. is the pastor at St. John AME.
Wednesday, May 29
Pine Bluff Commercial sets church news deadline
Church news is printed in The Commercial on Friday. The deadline to submit church announcements is noon Wednesday. Pastors, ministers or others interested in writing for the Devotional Page may also submit columns for consideration. Column writers should have connections to Southeast Arkansas. Articles should be submitted by email to Sandra Hope at shope@adgnewsroom.com. Details: (870) 534-3400, ext. 5.
Beginning Wednesday, May 29
100 Families Initiative sets seminars
The 100 Families Initiative in Jefferson County, a community effort to help families in crisis, will host two meetings. May 29 — Hope Hub Training will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the training room at Southeast Arkansas College, 1900 S. Hazel St. HopeHub is a case management software platform that connects agencies so they can capitalize on best practices used by thousands of others solving social issues. To sign up as a provider, interested participants should visit hopehub.io by 5 p.m. May 28, according to a news release. June 3 — At 11:30 a.m. the Collective Impact Meeting will be held at the Generator, 435 S. Main St. Presenters will be Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson and Restore Hope Arkansas Executive Director Paul Chapman. Details: LaTisha Brunson, 100 Families coordinator, (879) 543-5903.
Through Friday, May 31
UAM Kids’ University registration set
UAM Kids’ University will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello from July 8-11. Early registration is open through May 31. The summer enrichment program is a day camp is offered for students entering grades 1-3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students entering grades 4-6 will attend from 1-5 p.m. An early drop-off option is available for both sessions. For those who pay by May 31, the registration fee is $80. Checks made payable to “UAM Kids’ University” can be mailed to Attn: Rebecca Newton, P.O. Box 3608, Monticello, AR 71656. Payments may also be made over the phone by contacting the UAM Cashier’s Office at (870) 460-1043. Details: Rebecca Newton at kidsu@uamont.edu or call (870) 460-1596.
Transportation, trails forms available
Applications for the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are available, according to the Arkansas Highway Commission. Virtual seminars will occur on March 14 and April 2 to inform potential eligible applicants of TAP and RTP requirements and responsibilities. Project applications and registration are available at ardot.gov/TAP or ardot.gov/RTP. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. May 31. Also, applications may be submitted year-round for Motorized RTP projects. Details: ardot.gov/RTP.
Century Farm applications available
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2024 Arkansas Century Farm Program until May 31. This program recognizes Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years. The program is voluntary and there is no cost to apply, according to a news release. Online and printable applications are available at agriculture.arkansas.gov/arkansas-department-of-agriculture-services/arkansas-century-farm-program/. Applications must be received via email at beth.moore@agriculture.arkansas.gov or postmarked by May 31 to be eligible for designation as a 2024 inductee. Details: Beth Moore, (501) 539-4027.
Saturday, June 1
Nature center to host catfish lesson
Delta Rivers Nature Center in Regional Park will host “How to Catch More Catfish” with Keith “Catifsh” Sutton June 1 from 1-3 p.m. “Join whiskerfish expert Keith ‘Catfish’ Sutton for a free seminar on how to make your own bait, how to find the best fishing spots and tactics that will help you zero in on channel cats, blues and flatheads year round,” according to a flier. Registration is required. For details, visit https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/212756.
Cook ‘n’ Swap set at ASC
The first Community Cook ‘n’ Swap will be held from 2-4 p.m. June 1 inside the Creative Construction Zone at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., part of the ARTx3 Campus. The event is free and open to all ages, according to a news release. Community members are invited to bring their favorite dessert and a copy of the recipe to share. They will leave with copies of their favorite recipes from the event. Bethany Gere, ARTx3’s public programs coordinator, organizes and hosts the event. Capacity is limited to 15 people, so registration is requested at artx3.org/all-events/community-cook-n-swap or by calling (870) 536-3375. For more information about this class, contact Gere at bgere@artx3.org.
Beginning Saturday, June 1
Blues concert series set
The Port City Blues Society will host the third “Blues By Budweiser” concert series at RJ’s Grill & Bar, 128 S. Main Street. The doors open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m. Port City members are admitted free. There is a $5 cover charge for non-members. MK Distributors is the sponsor, according to a news release. Concerts for 2024-2025 include: June 1, Kent Burnside Band; July 6, Ghost Town Blues Band; Aug. 3, Amanda Fish; Sept. 7, Garry Burnside Band; Oct. 5, Dirty Red and the Soul Shakers; Nov. 2, Jerry McCoy and the Groove Diggers; Dec. 7, Fonky Donkey; Jan. 4, 2025, Trey Johnson and Jason Willmon; and Feb. 1, 2025, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain.
Through Saturday, June 1
Technical Theater Workshop
The ARTx3 Campus will host a four-session Technical Theater Workshop with J. Tyler Lewis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, and June 1, at ART WORKS on Main. This workshop is sponsored by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant. This event is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $5 for each session and $20 for the series. To register, visit artx3.org/all-events/technical-theater-workshop. For more information, contact Lewis at jtlewis@artx3.org or call (870) 536-3375.
Sunday, June 2
Prayer Works honors pastor, wife
Prayer Works Gospel Church, 1301 W. 15th Ave., will celebrate the first anniversary of the church and the pastor and wife, the Rev. Laydell Jordan and Della Jordan, on June 2. At 11 a.m., service will be held at Prayer Works and the speaker will be Freddy Riley of Bethel New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. At at 2:30 p.m., service will be held at Amos Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 1307 W. 16th Ave. The worship leader will be the Rev. Robert Willis, pastor of Amos Chapel. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Frederick Bateman, pastor of Bethel New Bethel Baptist Church, accompanied by the choir. Soloists will include Darnell Jordan Jr., Irish Frazier and Betty Riley of the Beard Singers.
Beginning Sunday, June 2
Grace Community sets outdoor revival
Grace Community Church of the Nazarene, 2400 W. 31st Ave., will conduct its Grace Evangelistic Crusade at 6 p.m. June 2-7. The pastor, the Rev. Robert Anderson, invites the community to this outdoor service. If there is rain, the service will be moved inside. Also, at 6 p.m. June 8, the church will host a block party barbecue. “Come and fellowship with us,” a spokesman said.
Begins Monday, June 3
Grand Prairie site holds art camp
The Arts Center of the Grand Prairie at Sttugart announced its 2024 Summer Art Camps. Events are scheduled Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon, according to a news release. Camps are held: Camp One K through 5th Grade June 3; Camp Two K through 5th Grade June 17; Camp Three K through 5th Grade July 8. Tuition is $75. Students participate in three classes every morning taught by professional artist teachers covering ceramics and a variety of art mediums. Class size is limited, so participants are asked to enroll soon. Open enrollment is underway. For details, send an email to arts001@centurytel.net or visit the website at www.grandprairiearts.com.
Tuesday, June 4
NPC, UAM to announce nursing degree
National Park College of Hot Springs and the University of Arkansas at Monticello will announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to their partnership. The announcement will be made at 1 p.m. June 4 in the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences at NPC. Leaders from UAM and NPC will speak, along with the president of CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs and chief medical officer for the health system, Dr. Doug Ross. The event is free and open to the public, according to a news release.
Audubon Society sets picnic
The Three Rivers Audubon Society will host its annual picnic June 4. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the Lake Saracen parking lot at the beginning of the walking trail. They will carpool to Arkansas Post. Participants should bring their own brown bag lunch, drinks and binoculars, according to a news release.
Art league reception to feature WH couple
Husband wife, Paul Owens and Gail Greenstreet of White Hall, are exhibiting artwork at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 211 W. Third Ave., at Pine Bluff. The two members of the Pine Bluff Art League will be guests at a reception from 5-6:30 p.m. June 4 at the center. The art league invites the community to attend. The art league installed its new “Flower Exhibition” during the May 5 meeting at the Reynolds center. This exhibition will remain up through July 13. The community is invited to see the diverse selection of works by area artists centered around “Flowers” in pastel, acrylic, alcohol ink and more art mediums, according to a news release.
Friday, June 7
Gun Violence Awareness event set
The city of Pine Bluff will join cities across the nation in observing Wear Orange National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The Pine Bluff Group Violence Intervention and other local organizations will lead the event. Local residents are encouraged to wear orange to honor survivors and victims of gun violence, according to a news release. The observance will feature speakers, workshops on conflict resolution, games, interactions with law enforcement, music, additional resources for citizens, free food and refreshments, and vendors. “Please wear the color orange and bring a child, teen and/or young adult with you,” said GVI Director Kevin Crumpton Sr. “Join us as we work together to better Pine Bluff, with our voices, and through our actions.”
Sunday, June 9
New Community observes Women’s Day
New Community Church, 321 N. Birch St., will celebrate Women’s Day on June 9. At 11 a.m., the featured speaker will be Taccara Goodwin, a member of New Community. At 2:30 p.m., the guest speaker will be Jenise Sandy Todd, a local pastor. The guest choir director will be Donna Huskey. New Community also has children’s church at 11 a.m. Sundays in the fellowship hall, prayer at noon on weekdays, and Bible Study at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. The community is invited to attend. The pastor/apostle is Patrick Lockett Sr.
Beginning Monday, June 10
Trinity to host youth camp
Trinity’s Community Learning Center Summer Youth Camp will be held June 10 through Aug. 9 at Trinity annex building, 2900 W. Sixth Ave.. Registration is open for youth ages five to 18, according to Stuff in The Bluff.com. Sessions are scheduled for Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are included. The camp will feature field trip, mathematics. liturgical dance, Vacation Bible School, swimming, arts and crafts, social media, sports, money management 101, scripture memorization, and public speaking on the book of Proverbs,. The cost is $125 per person. Space is limited. The deadline to register is June 1. Details: (870) 692-1127.
Wednesday, June 12
Imagination Library sets fund-raising luncheon
YouthPartners of Pine Bluff will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Imagination Library for Jefferson County, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, with a fund-raising luncheon. The Imagination Library Summer Salad Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Building. Tickets are $15 and meals can be served to dine in or carry out, according to a news release. Details: Linda Bateman, executive director of YouthPartners/Imagination Library, at (870) 718-0654 or (870) 534-8251 or email imaginationlibrary@pbreynoldscenter.org.
Friday, June 14
UAPB announces downtown Juneteenth festival
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will host the inaugural Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival from 3-10 p.m. June 14 in Pine Bluff’s downtown Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at Third Avenue and Main Street. The festival, sponsored by the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission, is free and open to the public, according to a news release. The festival will feature Blues Hall of Famer Latimore along with Fuzzy Jeffries and the Kings of Memphis, Ms. Zeno The Mojo Queen, and local musicians. There will also be a farmers market and food tastings by the ACF Arkansas Delta Chefs Association, art activities for youth and art exhibits by the UAPB Art Department, vendor booths, and giveaways. Food trucks will also be present selling food and beverages.
Through Friday, June 14
School Garden contest open
Entries are being accepted for the annual Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Contest, sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas. Applicants may be any school, early childhood education facility, or alternative learning environment that had a school garden in the 2023-2024 school year or is planning a garden in the 2024-2025 school year, according to a news release. Entries will be accepted through June 14 and the application can be found at cognitoforms.com/ArkansasAgriculture1/ArkansasGrownSchool GardenOfTheYearContest2024. Winners will be announced in the fall of 2024.
Saturday, June 15
65th All Tomato Luncheon set
As part of the Pink Tomato Festival in Warren, the annual All Tomato Luncheon will be held June 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activities Center. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from the Bradley County Extension Office. The All Tomato Luncheon has grown over the years and is now one of the highlights of the Pink Tomato Festival. Tickets are limited so people should make plans to attend, according to a news release. For festival details, visit https://www.pinktomatofestival.com/schedule
City of Pine Bluff sets Juneteenth celebration
The city of Pine Bluff will present its annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center arena. The event promises a day filled with entertainment, education, and community engagement. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of activities, including free food, activities for children and teens, and live musical and dance performances. Admission is free and all members of the community are encouraged to attend, according to a news release from Mayor Shirley Washington’s office. Details: Mary Liddell at (870) 643-2383, marylddll@yahoo.com or Mayor’s office, (870) 730-2000, ext. 7 or martavius.proctor@cityofpinebluff-ar.gov.
Wednesday, June 22
Star City nursing center sets BBQ contest
Gardner Nursing and Rehabilitation in Star City will host Barbecue Wars on June 22. The judging starts at 5 p.m., but participants who are grilling on site can set up anytime, according to a news release. The center invites the community to participate in the contest. There will be cash prizes for best barbecue ($500) and best side dish ($250). The deadline for entry is June 8. There’s a $50 entry fee for barbecue and $25 entry fee for side dish. If there’s inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. Entry forms can be picked up at Gardner, 702 N. Drew St., Star City, AR 71667 or can be emailed upon request. Details: Gardner, (870) 628-4144.
Through Saturday, June 29
Area Agency sets fan drive
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas will host its Beat the Heat Annual Fan Drive through June 29 in Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Lincoln and Jefferson County. People who want to donate a fan or an air conditioner, should call the agency in their area. All donations will remain in their designated county. For applicants to receive a fan, they must be disabled or 60 years old or older, according to a news release. To obtain a fan, call the agency. The applicant’s name will be placed on a waiting list amd the applicant will be notified by a case manager or the coordinator on the date and time the fan may be picked up. Distributing the fans will depend on the number of fans received. Applicants will be asked to present ID and an award letter from Social Security or Department of Human Services. If the agency should receive any air conditioners, an applicant must have a doctor’s statement with diagnosis indicated, their ID, and an award letter. Details: Carolyn Ferguson, (870) 543-6309 or Pauline Jones, (870) 543-6313.
Through Monday, July 8
Transportation-related grants available
The next application cycle for the Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program is open. Act 884 of 2021 authorized the Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program. The purpose of each grant is to accomplish one or both of the following: Support the study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions to provide resilient and sustainable logistics, processes, materials, and methods to ensure cost-effectiveness and the furtherance of education and economic development concerning all forms of transportation; and Support industry training, apprenticeships, and educational programs to foster skills required for transportation-related personnel development. The TRRWDGP is funded up to $500,000 by interest income received under AR Code § 27-70-204 (2017) each year from the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, according to a news release. Project applications can be obtained at www.ardot.gov/trrwdgp/ or by email to Research@ardot.gov. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. July 8. Details: https://www.ardot.gov/divisions/system-information-research/research/trrgp/ or (501) 569-4922.
Tuesday, July 9
Rice diseases topic at July 9 seminar
Camila Nicolli, extension rice pathologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has one goal for her training session: to help attendees become the best rice disease identifiers. The rice disease training runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 and will be held at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to register in advance so organizers can get a headcount for food and materials. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, according to a news release. Registration is available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgzuYpAmcfeBds3L2pxtzZolMOM5AsF3xHfGyNVfQgVpp0gQ/viewform.
Friday, July 12
Women of Faith going to Eureka Springs
The Women of Faith will sponsor a turn-around trip to Eureka Springs to see the Passion Play on July 12. The trip includes transportation, Christ of the Ozarks statue photo stop, lunch, Holy Land Bus Tour, Museum Tour, shopping, dinner buffet, pre-show activities and the outdoor drama. Contact Jessie Clemmons at (870) 692-2194 for trip details and scheduling.
Monday, July 15
McGehee slates school board meeting
McGehee School Board will meet at 5 p.m. July 15 at the high school library. Details: (870) 222-3670 or www.mcgeheeschools.org.
Thursday, July 18
Rotary Club to host Hooten’s football
The Rotary Club of West Pine Bluff will host Hooten’s Arkansas Football as guests for their lunch program at 11:30 a.m. July 18 at the Pine Bluff Country Club, 1100 W. 46th Ave. The program will be presented by Barry Grooms of Hooten’s Arkansas Football. Organizers are extending this invitation to representatives from all football programs in southeast Arkansas. Details: Roy Ferrell at roywferrell@gmail.com.
Saturday, July 27
GVI plans back-to-school bash
Pine Bluff Group Violence Intervention will conduct a Unity Back-to-School Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. There will be free food, free games, school supplies, and entertainment. GVI and several other local organizations will lead the event, according to a news release. Sponsors are Office of Mayor Shirley M. Washington, Sixth Division Circuit Court-Juvenile Division, United Family Services, Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Pine Bluff Police Department, Super 1 Foods, Simmons Bank, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, and Pine Bluff First Assembly Church.
Underway
Covid-19 vaccines, testing available
The Arkansas Department of Health, various pharmacies and healthcare providers offer the covid-19 vaccine, tests and other information about coronavirus. Details: Call the Arkansas Department of Health at (800) 985-6030, visit the website at healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-vaccination-plan or contact area medical professionals, according to spokesmen.
Tuesdays
Unity Christian offers free financial classes
Unity Christian Fellowship Church (UCFC), 2712 S. Bay St., invites the community to its free Small Business and Personal Financial Education classes at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Recent subjects included “The Importance of Having a Financial Plan” and “Financial Literacy,” according to Stuff in the Bluff website. “You cannot afford to miss out on these life-changing classes. We are practicing social distancing and will have hand sanitizer wipes available,” according to the site. Anthony Armstrong is the senior pastor. Details: unitychristianfellowship@live.com or (870) 329-1182.